3 reviews (5/5) and information for Timothy Russell, Hammersmith

03/05/11 - Reviewed by Tom Hardman

I was recommended to use Tim by a close friend of mine because he was the best employment lawyer around and I needed some urgent and sensitive advice on leaving Seven Seas Limited where I had been a director for a number of years. Although my departure was an amicable one I needed a solicitor who could work harmoniously with their in-house Head of Legal as well as understand my career objectives. Tim did that and not only met but exceeded my expectations, particularly in his willingness to exchange calls and e-mails at all times during the day and night which was often necessary due to the urgency of the negotiations. The irony was that it was far easier to get hold of Tim than it would have been to speak to a lawyer in a big firm and I didn't have to pay their overheads! Leaving a multinational company after many years for a new challenge is obviously a stressful step to take but Tim's legal (and very constructive) advice made it a lot easier. Immensely reassuring advice, wise counsel, prompt action and excellent value. I have no hesitation in recommending Tim to anyone facing a similar career change.

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03/05/11 - Reviewed by Richard James

Tim is the most practical and helpful employment lawyer I know. He never wastes time and sticks to his guns both with the advice given and against the other side in an negotiation.He has been there in the front line, and still is - as an Employment Tribunal Chairman - and it shows. I find the whole employment world a nightmare these days but I at least know I can call on a true expert if I need to and know that my businesses get sensible advice.I am not surprised he worked in house for many years, he talks the language of business and I can see why he now enjoys working for individuals as well as corporates in his new role as a self employed consultant.I was going to say I would use him if he charged double his current rate but maybe that's a bad idea. I am happy to give him a plug because i know he won't let you down.

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03/05/11 - Reviewed by Rosalynde Harrison

I have worked with Tim for some 15 years . During this time i have worked as an in house lawyer at Gillette ( when i first met Tim and worked with him even though my company did not use his firm ), Burberry and now Monsoon where i am a director, company secretary and Head of Legal.Whatever the problem Tim seems to think of a practical way around it and having had experience of working with many external lawyers i will always turn to Tim where i can because he is , simply , so good.He gets things done and always comes up with ideas and recommendations i can use rather than ( as so many lawyers do) pages of less than practical options leading to a hefty bill and little benefit. I am so glad he is now working as a consultant because he is still a great employment lawyer but now his charges have been cut by 75%

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